Another year old Microbrite bites the dust

[vjc103]

So...

Exactly after one year since I replaced a dead Globrite, my Microbrite is dead.

I bought it from Polytec Pools. Not sure if it has any kind of warranty and whether I should even bother calling them.

What a mess.

 

[ajw22]

Any warranty would come from Pentair.

 

[vjc103]

Presumably a Microbrite has a two year warranty. Not sure if they will honor it since I replaced it myself.

The Microbrite turned out to be even worse than the "old" Globrite qualitywise. I got three ears from the Globrite vs. one year from the Microbrite.

Added:
The Pentair does not have any online ability to receive a warranty claim, it seems. Does anyone have experience with filing warranty claims with them ?

Thanks !

 

[ajw22]

You first have to register the product online with attached proof of purchase and installation. Then you can make warranty claims online.

Warranty Center

If you're feeling alone in the management of your residential pool, just know that Pentair is here to help you out. Don't miss out on our support!

www.pentair.com

 

[vjc103]

Ok, thanks, let me try.

 

[vjc103]

After some back and forth, Pentair sent me a replacement Microbrite. The previous one, a replacement for a Globrite, lasted 11 months. We'll see how long this one survives.
So far, the history is as follows:

1. Two Globrites installed in 2020
2. One Globrite dies in 2022. Replaced by the pool company with a Globrite
3. The other Globrite dies in August 2023. Replaced by me with a Microbrite and a adapter
4. The Microbrite dies in July 2024. Replaced with a Microbrite in September 2024 under 1 year warranty.

The remaining (previously replaced) Globrite already shows some small yellowish lens discoloration (due to heat ?). Not sure how long this one lasts.

What a mess.


There's this $20 thing on Amazon some people apparently had success with. Perhaps, I'll try it when my Globrite or Microbrite die next time.

 

[ajw22]

There's this $20 thing on Amazon some people apparently had success with. Perhaps, I'll try it when my Globrite or Microbrite die next time.

Is that $20 thing on Amazon listed and approved by the NEC?

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When replacing a light fixture that is in a wet niche, is the new fixture required to be UL Listed? I'm considering a fixture from sunseeker, but it is not UL. I would really like to go with the SS fixture, but don't want to do something wrong.

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